Gina Prince-Bythewood Wiki Biography
Gina Prince-Bythewood is an American film director and screenwriter. She is known for directing the films Disappearing Acts and Love & Basketball.
| Full Name | Gina Prince-Bythewood |
| Net Worth | $4 Million |
| Date Of Birth | June 10, 1969 |
| Place Of Birth | United States of America |
| Profession | Film director, Screenwriter, Television Director, Television producer, Film Producer, Actor |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Spouse | Reggie Rock Bythewood (m. 1998) |
| Children | Toussaint Bythewood, Cassius Bythewood |
| Nicknames | Gina Maria Prince , Gina Prince |
| http://www.twitter.com/gpbmadeit | |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0697656 |
| Awards | Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay |
| Nominations | Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing In A Children/Youth/Family Special, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing In A Children/Youth/Family Special, Independent Spirit Award for… |
| Movies | Love & Basketball, Disappearing Acts, Biker Boyz, The Secret Life of Bees, Our Family Wedding, Beyond the Lights, Before I Fall, What About Your Friends, Daddy’s Girl, Before I Fall, Beyond the Lights, Our Family Wedding, The Secret Life of Bees, Biker Boyz, Disappearing Acts, Love & Basketball, Wha… |
| TV Shows | Shots Fired, Shots Fired |
| Quote | |
|---|---|
| 1 | “On my set, people have to respect the actor’s process. I totally respect what actors do. I give them whatever time they need and I never scream out directions from the camera. I take the time to walk up to them and talk to them personally.” (from “Gina Prince-Bythewood’s Disappearing Acts” by Monice Mitchell, DGA Magazine, January 2001, 25:5, 51-53.) |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ran competitive track at UCLA, where she also attended film school. |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots Fired | TV Series created by – 10 episodes, 2017 story by – 1 episode, 2017 written by – 1 episode, 2017 post-production | ||
| Beyond the Lights | 2014 | written by | |
| The Secret Life of Bees | 2008 | screenplay | |
| Reflections | 2007 | TV Short | |
| Love & Basketball | 2000 | written by | |
| Felicity | 1999 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | |
| Damn Whitey | 1997 | Short written by | |
| Courthouse | 1995 | TV Series two episodes – as Gina Prince | |
| CBS Schoolbreak Special | 1995 | TV Series written by – 1 episode | |
| Sweet Justice | 1994 | TV Series as Gina Prince | |
| South Central | 1994 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| A Different World | 1992-1993 | TV Series 4 episodes | |
| Stitches | 1991 | Short as Gina Prince |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots Fired | 2017 | TV Series 1 episode post-production | |
| Beyond the Lights | 2014 | ||
| The Secret Life of Bees | 2008 | ||
| Reflections | 2007 | TV Short | |
| Everybody Hates Chris | 2005 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Girlfriends | 2005 | TV Series 2 episodes | |
| The Bernie Mac Show | 2003 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Disappearing Acts | 2000 | TV Movie | |
| Love & Basketball | 2000 | ||
| Bowl of Pork | 1997 | Short as Gina Prince | |
| Damn Whitey | 1997 | Short as Gina Prince | |
| Progress | 1997 | Short as Gina Prince | |
| CBS Schoolbreak Special | 1995 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Stitches | 1991 | Short as Gina Prince |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots Fired | 2017 | TV Series executive producer / producer post-production | |
| Daddy’s Girl | 2007 | TV Movie documentary producer | |
| Reflections | 2007 | TV Short co-producer | |
| Biker Boyz | 2003 | producer | |
| Felicity | 1998-1999 | TV Series consulting producer – 8 episodes | |
| Courthouse | 1995 | TV Series co-producer – as Gina Prince |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflections | 2007 | TV Short script development | |
| South Central | TV Series story editor – 7 episodes, 1994 executive story editor – 2 episodes, 1994 |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love & Basketball | 2000 | Diving Basketball Player (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Fighting Man | 2012 | Short the producers wish to thank | |
| I Will Follow | 2010 | special thanks | |
| This Is the Life | 2008 | Documentary thanks | |
| This Film Is Not Yet Rated | 2006 | Documentary the producers wish to thank |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half the Picture | 2017 | Documentary post-production | Herself |
| Tavis Smiley | 2014 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| Made in Hollywood | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Herself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | AAFCA Award | African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) | Best Screenplay | Beyond the Lights (2014) |
| 2014 | Artistic Achievement Award | Chicago International Film Festival | Beyond the Lights (2014) | |
| 2009 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television) | The Secret Life of Bees (2008) |
| 2008 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Best Director | The Secret Life of Bees (2008) |
| 2008 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted | The Secret Life of Bees (2008) |
| 2001 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Theatrical – Best Director | Love & Basketball (2000) |
| 2001 | Independent Spirit Award | Independent Spirit Awards | Best First Screenplay | Love & Basketball (2000) |
| 2000 | Humanitas Prize | Humanitas Prize | Sundance Film Category | Love & Basketball (2000) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Director, Motion Picture | Beyond the Lights (2014) |
| 2015 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Screenplay (Original or Adapted), Motion Picture | Beyond the Lights (2014) |
| 2015 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture | Beyond the Lights (2014) |
| 2009 | Humanitas Prize | Humanitas Prize | Feature Film Category | The Secret Life of Bees (2008) |
| 2009 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television) | The Secret Life of Bees (2008) |
| 2001 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Network/Cable – Best Director | Disappearing Acts (2000) |
| 2001 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Theatrical – Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted) | Love & Basketball (2000) |
| 2001 | Independent Spirit Award | Independent Spirit Awards | Best First Feature | Love & Basketball (2000) |
| 1996 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Directing in a Children’s Special | CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984) |
| 1996 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Writing in a Children’s Special | CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984) |